Archaeological Site of Laas Geel

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf archaeological site
gptkbp:accessibility remote location
gptkbp:archaeologicalFindings provides evidence of early pastoralism
gptkbp:artwork use of ochre
depicts rituals and daily life
gptkbp:associatedWith Neolithic period
gptkbp:collaborations with international archaeologists
gptkbp:communityFeedback rock shelters
gptkbp:communityInvolvement local guides assist visitors
gptkbp:conservationEfforts vulnerable
vandalism and erosion
gptkbp:contains cave paintings
gptkbp:culturalEvents local festivals celebrate heritage
gptkbp:culturalHeritage part_of_Somali_heritage
gptkbp:culturalSignificance efforts to maintain site integrity
depicts early human life
important_for_Somali_identity
gptkbp:education important for local education
gptkbp:environmentalConcerns impact of climate change
gptkbp:environmentalImpact desertification threats
gptkbp:exhibits artifacts displayed in museums
gptkbp:features rock art
gptkbp:hasFigures cattle
gptkbp:historical_analysis archaeologists and historians
gptkbp:historicalContext reflects ancient trade routes
gptkbp:historicalResearch ongoing studies
focus on prehistoric societies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Archaeological Site of Laas Geel
gptkbp:humanInteraction stylized representations
gptkbp:influences local culture
gptkbp:internationalClassification noted in archaeological literature
gptkbp:localEconomy benefits from tourism.
gptkbp:localLegends associated with ancient stories
gptkbp:localTraditions engaged in preservation efforts
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Somalia
2002
gptkbp:manager requires international support
gptkbp:notableFeature colorful paintings
gptkbp:protectedArea national_heritage_site
gptkbp:publicAccess increased through media coverage
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:UNESCO
gptkbp:releaseYear Somali_archaeologists
gptkbp:researchFocus prehistoric art
gptkbp:researchInterest conducted on rock art techniques
provides insights into early human societies
gptkbp:significance one of the most important archaeological sites in the Horn of Africa
gptkbp:style naturalistic
gptkbp:surroundingArea arid landscape
gptkbp:tourism high
gptkbp:typeOf petroglyphs
gptkbp:yearEstablished between 3000 and 1000 BC